The purpose of this blog is to share information with the staff and volunteers of member libraries of the Library System of Lancaster County (and the world at large). Specifically, the posts will focus on information about training opportunities, tips and tricks for Millennium and other software, breaking news in technology and other tidbits of interest.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Turning the Page 2.0 is "a free public library advocacy training course developed and presented by the Public Library Association (PLA) with generous support from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation." This sounds like a wonderful opportunity for the right price.

Here's a list of what the course consists of:

In-person kick-off (attendance is not required, but is suggested. It’s fun!)

Followed by a six-week course of synchronous and asynchronous online work

Facilitator-led webinars provide live instruction and collaboration once a week

Independent work on assigned modules of Turning the Page online offers a dynamic program of active and personal learning (one-two hours work/week)

Offline one-on-one feedback from facilitators

Lean how to create and tell YOUR library's story, deliver effective presentations, develop a compelling case for support, and build and sustain parnerships along the way. Did I mention this is FREE?!

This will be offered 6 times in 2011 and 2012. Go look at the schedule and find a time and make it work. Sounds like a great investment in time but NO MONEY! Hope some of you can do it. If you do, please let me know how it went!

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I am the Training & Development Coordinator for the Library System of Lancaster County. I love helping people to become the best version of themselves. Removing one's fears through learning about the amazing possibilities in life is my goal.